Everything you need to know ⇷☓⇸ Picking the right backpack is an important part of any trip. Too big, and you’ll have too much extra weight. Too small, and you’ll never fit anything in. Pick the wrong material, and your stuff will be soaked in the rain. There are so many options out there that it can be very confusing. There are many backpacks in the world and even more places where you can purchase one. I’ve tried, seen, and experienced many backpacks over the years. I know what works. So in order to save you hours upon hours of research, I’m going to lay out all the good qualities a…
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Pack Smart, Travel Far: My 16 Essentials
EVERYTHING I USE & NEED WHILE TRAVELLING ⇷☓⇸ If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years on the road, it’s this; packing light is the key to a stress-free adventure. The last thing you want is to be dragging around an overstuffed bag filled with things you’ll never use. Trust me, you won’t miss that extra pair of jeans when you’re sprinting for a train or navigating cobblestone streets. Over time, I’ve fine-tuned my packing list to include only the essentials, items that are practical, versatile, and ready for any scenario you might encounter. Whether you’re trekking through jungles, exploring bustling cities, or lounging on a tropical beach, these 16…
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Travel Gear – What Will You Need?
The Essential Travel Gear Guide ⇷☓⇸ Travellers don’t carry a lot of gear on the road but making a mistake in getting the gear you are supposed to get can lead to wasted money, carrying too much stuff, and being unable to stay connected on the road. First, the short answer to what you should pack: take as little as possible. I take only the essentials, and if I really need something, I buy it. It’s not that hard to find medicine, clothes, or anything else you may need overseas. I also try to stick to the same climate during my trips to avoid carrying lots of different clothes. I don’t want…
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14 Tips on how to save for your trip
Saving For Your Trip ⇷☓⇸ Planning for any trip no matter how short or long it may be will require money. The amount of travel blogs I see online saying just do it, quit your job and go is insane. Its all good and well if you have parents who can back you up with funds for the majority of us that isn’t the case. It is really important to know how to save so that you can be as comfortable as possible whilst you’re out there living your adventure. You don’t want to be that one person who hasn’t got enough to do everything they want to do. Think…
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Getting Started in Australia
14 Things To Get You Started in Australia ⇷☓⇸ For those of you that are making this transition to Australia here are some very important things to know and establish in the first few weeks of touching down. Luckily for me I had a number of friends who provided me with advice before and after arriving in Melbourne and it helped me out loads and therefore I believe it should be passed on. This information is a must if you are: – Moving to Australia permanently – On a Working Holiday Visa – Looking to live and work in Australia Here is a list of the things I learnt along the way:…
